Category Manager Indirect Material

Category Manager-Indirect Material      

Business Group: Measurement Systems and Solutions  

Primary Work Location: Balewadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Summary:

If you are a Supply Chain professional and looking for career opportunity, Emerson has an exciting offer to you  As a Category Manager Indirect Material you will be responsible to manage the procurement activities for various non-manufacturing related goods and services. The role requires strong expertise in sourcing, negotiation, contract management, vendor management, and cost optimization across categories such as Manpower resources, Logistics, IT, PPE, facility lease services, Capex and general administration. The role requires you to collaborate across the functions. Maintain techno commercial documentation, identify risks, and adapt to new technologies.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Manpower & Resource Services

• Source and manage third-party staffing agencies and contractual service providers.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal HR policies.
• Monitor service quality and contract performance.

Facilities & Fleet Management

• Manage contracts for company fleet, including leasing, maintenance, and services.
• Ensure vendor compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Procure services for facility maintenance, housekeeping, security, and utilities.

Logistics & Warehouse Contracts

• Negotiate and manage contracts for transportation, warehousing, Packaging Material and distribution services.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure adherence to service standards.
• Optimize logistics costs and support supply chain efficiency.

CapEx Procurement

• Handle procurement for capital equipment and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with finance and project teams for budgeting and approvals.
• Ensure timely delivery and installation of CapEx items.

IT & Technology Procurement

• Manage procurement of hardware, software, licenses, and IT services.
• Collaborate with IT teams to understand technical requirements and vendor capabilities.
• Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs) with IT vendors.

General Procurement Compliances

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, negotiation, order placement, fulfillment, and supplier performance to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and other departments to proactively resolve material-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with Emerson's processes, including Business Ethics, International Trade Compliance, and business unit guidelines.
• Maintain detailed procurement records to support spend analysis, audits, performance reviews, benchmarking, and scorecard reporting.

Who You Are:

You quickly and decisively act in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse partners. You always keep the end in sight; puts in extra effort to meet deadlines. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You observe situational and group dynamics and select best-fit approach.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Strong negotiation, contract management and communication skills
• Proficiency in ERP systems, procurement tools and MS Office tools
• Well conversant with Direct/Indirect Taxation, VAT, GST etc
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, ERP (Oracle/SAP) tools
• Analytical mindset with attention to details

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in indirect procurement, preferably in a project business and multinational environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Our Offer to You:

By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do.

Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within the industry and local labor markets. We also offer a comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees.

We are committed to creating a global workplace that supports diversity, equity and embraces inclusion. We welcome foreign nationals to join us through our Work Authorization Sponsorship.

We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential. We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company.

We have established our Remote Work Policy for eligible roles to promote Work-Life Balance through a hybrid work set up where our team members can take advantage of working both from home and at the office.

Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit to provide a Safe Working Environment across our global network and facilities.

Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. 

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company's values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.  Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson. 

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WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People 

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

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